Wednesday night brought a thrilling mix of upsets and comebacks in the world of college basketball. Creighton’s unranked team stunned top-ranked Kansas, while No. 9 Duke handed No. 2 Auburn its first loss of the season.
Creighton’s victory over Kansas was a dominating performance, with the Bluejays rolling to a 41-31 lead at halftime and later holding off a late Jayhawks surge. The unranked team capitalized on their home crowd’s energy, leading by as much as 16 points in the final minutes of the game.
Meanwhile, Duke’s win over Auburn was a testament to the Blue Devils’ team play. With Cooper Flagg leading the charge, Duke ramped up the pace and outscored the Tigers from fast breaks, ultimately securing their first top-five win of the year.
Iowa State continued its unbeaten home record with an 81-70 win over No. 5 Marquette, while UConn outlasted No. 15 Baylor in a closely contested matchup. The Huskies’ 6-0 start at home was on full display as they capitalized on Baylor’s mistakes and shot 26 points from the charity stripe.
These wins demonstrate that each team is capable of rising to the challenge against top-ranked opponents. As the season progresses, expect these teams to continue pushing themselves to new heights and making a statement in the world of college basketball.
Source: https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2024-12-04/no-1-kansas-no-2-auburn-fall-headlining-wild-wednesday-mens-hoops